Talking to your child about alcohol and drugs is not an easy discussion for many parents. Research has shown that parents have the biggest influence on their children's decision about using alcohol and drugs. However, a variety of people can influence your child's decisions. These may include relatives, family friends, teachers, school counselors, community groups, businesses, friends and families of your child's.
Below are links to files and websites that provide information about drugs and alcohol, warning signs, and how parents can help keep their children drug free. Sites about discussing cigarette smoking with your child are also included.
Talking to your child about alcohol and drugs is not an easy discussion for many parents. Research has shown that parents have the biggest influence on their children's decision about using alcohol and drugs. However, a variety of people can influence your child's decisions. These may include relatives, family friends, teachers, school counselors, community groups, businesses, friends and families of your child's.
Below are links to files and websites that provide information about drugs and alcohol, warning signs, and how parents can help keep their children drug free. Sites about discussing cigarette smoking with your child are also included.
General Information
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Anheuser-Busch Family Talk
National Institute of Drug Abuse
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
Parents--The Anti Drug
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Time to Talk
Inhalants
Inhalant website
Marijuana
Smoking
Teen Smoking--The Mayo Clinic
Kid's Health
Philip Morris Parent Resource Center
Family Activities